Indian Lake North Central Basin
Indian Lake North Central Basin in Osceola County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 63.4 acres.
- Clarity
- 18 ft
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 63 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Indian Lake North Central Basin is a 63-acre mesotrophic lake in Osceola County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Osceola County, Indian Lake North Central Basin ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2018-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 18 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Wells LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Indian Lake North Central Basin
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -4.38 m/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Osceola County
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake North Central Basin
Where is Indian Lake North Central Basin?
- Indian Lake North Central Basin is a lake in Osceola County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Indian Lake North Central Basin?
- Indian Lake North Central Basin in Osceola County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 18 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 63.4 acres.
Is Indian Lake North Central Basin safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Indian Lake North Central Basin has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.5 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Indian Lake North Central Basin?
- Indian Lake North Central Basin has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 63.4 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Indian Lake North Central Basin?
- Indian Lake North Central Basin has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Wells Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2018. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS34 samples · 2016–2018
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory